Regal Class

[Locke]

I need a little advice/help with my new project.

I have no idea what race it should be for!

I made it with the intention of having a multi-race ship; one made by the Klingons, Romulans and Federation that would be used as a sort of diplomatic cruiser for the entire Alpha Quadrant.  Or something like that . . .

But it doesn't look like that kind of a ship, now.  It looks more like what the title says: a waterstrider.  But it doesn't seem Federation to me.  Maybe Cardassian, maybe even Ferengi.  What do ya'll think?

EDIT 1: Changed name to Majestic.
EDIT 2: Changed name to Regal.

[Dalek]

I can't imagine it with a Cardassian or Ferengi colour scheme. Would Dominion diplomatic carrier be pushing it a bit?

[Psyco Diver]

Looks like NSEA too me.....

[Locke]

Dominion diplomacy?  Isn't that an oxymoron?   Although, after the war, perhaps something like that could exist.  After all, Odo went home, and his influence might alleviate some of the agoraphobia (or perhaps anthropophobia?) in the Dominion.

And Psycho: I was actually thinking that exact thing while I was posting. :roll  Perhaps this could be some sort of sister ship to the Protector or something . . .

[Centurus]

Make it a Xindi ship.  Or, if you want, make it a custom alien ship, where you create the race.

[deadthunder2_0]

a TNG ISC ship, or TNG Hydran

[Vladko1]

Make it a Xindi ship.  Or, if you want, make it a custom alien ship, where you create the race.

yeaahh, Xindi ship, from the water Xindi race ;)

[FarShot]

GQ would probably be my second favorite series of all time if it were actually made.  We need more ships. ;)

[King Class Scout]

hmm.  point those side-things a little, and it might make a decent Kessok as well.

[Hellsgate]

That looks more Xindi-Aquatic than 'Road to 2409'  "Federation-One". I'd go with something more singular-hull, organic/fluid and inspired by the Delphin-Class @ "S.T.: Australia" as it looks less directly threatening and more appropriate to a "multi-race" vessel, in addition to the configurations of the quasi-canon Relativity and Enterprise-J. Unless you want to make this design you're making more like a spaceborne tin-man type design....the fins just don't say anything to me.   

Delphin-Class reference link:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a284/uss_voyager/delphin007.jpg

[Locke]

I've started in a new direction with this ship.  I started thinking more traditionally, and started taking design elements from other classes (not kitbashing, mind you) and incorporating them into this.  Much as SF Dreamyards did with the Excalibur.  If you look at the underside of the secondary hull, you can see some Excelsior-style recesses that could potentially be cargobays or shuttlebays.  The blending of the primary into the secondary hulls is supposed to be similar to the Intrepid class.  Other details will emerge as I get more into it.

There are obviously some things still in the process.  The tail is going to be completely redone.  The deflector will be "dug out" of the saucer some, and the underside of the saucer needs to get added to.  I'm still debating on nacelles (at least, what type).  I think this is post-Voyager, pre-Nemesis.  Suggestions in this area are always fun to read.  Let me know what you think!

[Locke]

Did several things, here.  Created a shuttlebay on the tail, made the beginnings of the bridge and dug out the deflector.  I need to know what some folk think of the deflector setup.  I'm not exactly happy with it, since it's hidden so much inside the ship.  I'd rather it be more visible.  Does it need to be "visible" from the front for it to function as a deflector?  I don't remember any Roddenberry rules on that, but it may just be common sense.  Anyway, also added the start of the pylons.

[Biggins]

Looking very nice!

[bankruptstudios]

I like this ship!!!!!! Cookie!

If you don't like the deflector, model in some deflector bands insted of a dish. This way your hull can flow to the saucer, and the bands will be full visible to the frount. That is the hole pond of the deflector, it removes space dust and other crap out of the way, plus it does other neat things as well. If it does not have at less an 80 or 90% clear line of sight to the fround, it would not be effective.

[Captain_D]

Looks real nice.

I personally think the deflector looks fine, it's the indention in the saucer that needs to either be reworked or taken out all together.

 Could go with the way the Intrepid Class is layed out. just a suggestion.

[Locke]

Looks real nice.

I personally think the deflector looks fine,it's the indention in the saucer that needs to either be reworked or taken out all together. Could go with the way the Intrepid Class is layed out. just a suggestion.

I'm thinking that's the way to go.  Squash-and-widen.

[Locke]

Here we go: more updates.

I know the nacelles look a bit wonky.  I'm gonna fix that next.  But this is basically the mesh.  Although I'm having a bit of trouble deciding if I want to leave the bottom of the saucer like that.  I may end up adding something, but I don't know what.  Any suggestions?

[Dalek]

I'd leave the under-saucer like that. Although make both grooves symmetrical. You could make the ship in one half and then just mirror it so its perfectly accurate.

[Nihilus]

Holy Crap, that thing is AWESOME lol.  Count me in for Beta Testing

[Locke]

Although make both grooves symmetrical. You could make the ship in one half and then just mirror it so its perfectly accurate.

What do you mean, "both grooves"?  The angle's a bit weird, but that's an extruded level.  Look at the third image to see what I mean.

And my creations are always symmetrical.  I take great pains to make sure of this.  There's not much more in the world of 3D design that bothers me as much as non-symmetrical mesh. ;)